
Seven Sleep-Boosting Habits From a Neuroscience Expert
Dr. Matthew Walker outlines seven practical habits to improve sleep: set a to‑bed alarm to protect bedtime, do a nightly digital detox, minimize junk light in a darkened environment, keep a consistent wake time even on weekends, expose yourself to morning daylight, and use a warm-to-cool temperature sequence (warm hands/feet or a hot bath followed by a cool room) to trigger the body’s descent into sleep. These practices reinforce the circadian rhythm, boost melatonin signaling, and support deeper, higher‑quality rest.













